Hanna looks up to No. 82

IRVING – Dallas Cowboys sixth-round tight end James Hanna, who grew up a Cowboys fan in Flower Mound, says he’s always looked up to Jason Witten.

“He’s my role model,” Hanna said in a conference call with the Dallas media. “I’ve grown up all through football a Cowboys fan, just watching him and he’s been there a long time. He’s a great palyer and I’m really looking forward to getting to learn from him.”

Unlike Witten, Hanna needs work as a blocker. The Oklahoma alum, however, could have a significant upside as a receiver.

“My strengths are that I’m very fast,” Hanna said. “I’m good with the ball after I catch it…Obviously, I’m not at a starting tight end level, so I just need to improve in every way so I can be the best I can be.”